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A member asked:
Hello. my 10 year old son fractured his metatarsal bone on 3rd may. he is anxious to play sport again. he has no swelling or pain. used moonboot?
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Follow up : Best to follow up with his physician. A repeat X-ray is in order before activities are resumed.
Answered 3/25/2022
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